The pro-slavery men of the South, in following this course, presented a striking contrast to the anti-slavery men of the North who, under all circumstances and against all temptation, were faithful to the leaders who proved faithful to their cause.
Blaine contrasts the loyalty of anti-slavery men in the North with the actions of pro-slavery men in the South, highlighting a moral divide.
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